Caring For Animals

11/15/2023

Seeing a friend I haven’t visited in several years. And it just must be my aura it’s his furry family members that want to see me first. (And see me second and third!)

10/16/2023

Shifu demonstrates how I feel about Night football games.
When it starts I can hardly sit back… but then as the night goes on…

02/15/2023

Happy to see Meatball at the end of the day!

10/14/2021

During an emergency visit, this little guy came over to check in.

08/26/2021

It was a bummer to have another evening call.
But seeing how happy Cesca was about it; made it all worth while!!!

05/04/2021

Odin was examining me as much as I was checking him out!

03/15/2021

As many of you know, I like to nab a pic of my patients (for the record and my own amusement).
I sometimes wonder if some owners never take photos of their fury family member!

03/13/2021

Was glad to be headed home for dinner before dark.

03/12/2021

Someone was overly excited for their first appointment !

03/11/2021

This pup could not wait to meet her new veterinarian!

01/26/2021

Veterinarians working to catch up on backlogged care
COVID-19 safety protocols have extended the time needed for veterinary appointments, leaving some veterinarians' schedules fully booked and giving them no choice but to decline new clients. "Everyone was running out and getting pets ... and we're now facing backlogs of annual exams, because we weren't doing them for months," said veterinarian Liz Ruelle, calling the decision to turn away clients "gut-wrenching." Full Story: CBC News (Canada)/The Canadian Press (1/24)

12/08/2020

Please keep this in mind with delays right now.

Vets over worked

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/pets-face-veterinarian-delays/2020/12/04/39b9346a-2458-11eb-a688-5298ad5d580a_story.html

A puppy-buying craze and many delayed routine vet visits from the spring have created backups at vet offices across the country.

10/27/2020

Having trouble making an appointment?
A veterinarian helps explain the issue.

https://m.irontontribune.com/2020/10/23/help-your-vet-help-your-pet/

Why can’t I get in to see my vet? We have plenty of veterinarians in our local area, but pets are having trouble getting seen lately. It all started back in March when COVID-19 was first becoming a household word. Pets don’t need to worry about catching COVID-19 and should never wear a mask beca...

07/26/2020

Running around a lot lately. But took some extra time with this new interesting patient!

07/03/2020

Yesterday I said goodbye to a patient and a friend.

Fourteen years ago, we started this mobile practice. A year after starting, Dillon was a young, 3-month-old that needed an examination. From then on, anytime I came by to visit, Dillon would run out and be right there, mouth smiling and tail wagging!



When having a difficult day, I would actually be happy that Dillon needed to be seen. Because I could use that happiness.

There are a lot of people that ask if the animals are happy to see the vet, somewhat perplexed that an animal would like going to the “doctors”. If veterinarians had patients like Dillon, everyone would want to do this job.



So yesterday, when his quality of life was terrible and he could not really get up, he still gave me that happy face, and happily took a few cookies from me!

I helped a patient, a friend, say goodbye. I am glad that I could help him, but I miss my friend already!

(pic; from one of our earlier days)

06/17/2020

Happy New Patient!

05/29/2020

Caring For Animals is so sad to say goodbye to half of our team today. Mary, our completely amazing vet nurse, is leaving us after 12 years. While we wish her every happiness in her new adventures, we can’t imagine Caring For Animals without her! She is part of our family and part of yours as well. Our hearts are breaking, but we wish her all the best! We love you, Mary!!

05/28/2020

Have some questions; check out my colleague and friend answering some questions about new pets.

🐶💕🐱 ASK THE VET! 🐾❤️

*Hey Pet Parents!! Have you adopted a new furry friend during the pandemic, like me? Wondering when it's safe to visit the vet or have a pup playdate? Maybe you just want to work on some new training or tricks?

Dr. J from Preventive Vet will be taking your questions LIVE on Facebook with me!

Wednesday morning starting at 9 a.m. hop on the KOIN News AM Extra FB page and ask away!! Tag a fellow pet parent to let them know!

05/08/2020

Brody had no problem keeping social distance.

04/16/2020

Please keep your dog on a leash at all times, no matter what area you are in. Thank you

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2020/04/12/1124851/vets-feeling-the-strain-due-to-hostile-pet-owners?fbclid=IwAR0YJO3iGS3AwuoNVLsG4kbO6ajPjXSwNnmE_rngraEvq37q2jniAnEgrCw

Lockdown life has been hard for vets, and made worse by the bad behaviour of some clients, reports Bonnie Sumner.

03/25/2020

In continuing with recommendations from state and local agencies we are only seeing Must See appointments at the moment.

We are offering Facetime appointments, as needed, at a fee of $25 - $75 depending on length and depth of the call/video chat.

With help of the other veterinarians on the island we are working to ensure that your pet can be seen if it cannot wait. However, if the issue can wait please make a note and call later to address the problem.

Again, thank you for your patience.

03/24/2020

We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.
We are following the AVMA's recommendation and are not seeing routine appointments at this time.
Caring For Animals will continue to share emergency call with the other veterinarians on the island to help your animals stay safe should they have an issue that can not wait.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

03/16/2020

Didn’t even worry about “social distance”! Nice to hang with Isla today.

03/13/2020

Mom chill, and her son right on top of this House Call stuff!

03/11/2020

Little in stature, large on love, it's George!! 😁❤😍

03/03/2020

Baxter, our last but certainly not least patient of the day. A very good boy whose tail never stopped wagging and will not hesitate to sit on your lap if given the chance. ❤

03/02/2020

Mondays are infinitely better and much cuter with Reggie around.

02/19/2020

Find someone who looks at you the way Miska looks at her veterinarian 😍😁

02/14/2020

Chief, you will forever be in our hearts!
6/14/07 - 2/14/20

02/13/2020

After his wellness visit, McDougal and Dr. Dave were able to take a moment for selfies and laughter and bonding today. Dogs make the world a better place. ❤